Be a fan of ScubaBoard.com
Welcome to ScubaBoard, an online scuba diving forum community where you can join over 205,000 divers from around the world discussing all things related to Scuba Diving. To gain full access to ScubaBoard (and make this large box go away) you must register for a free account. As a registered member you will be able to:

  • Participate in over 500 dive topic forums and browse from over 5,500,000 posts.
  • Communicate privately with other divers from around the world.
  • Post your own photos or view from well over 100,000 user submitted images.
  • Gain access to our free classifieds marketplace to buy, sell and trade gear, travel and services.
  • Use the calendar to organize your events and enroll in other members' events.
All this and much more is available to you absolutely free when you register for an account, so sign up today!

If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact the ScubaBoard Support Team.
Results 1 to 7 of 7


  1. January 3rd, 2012, 05:15 PM #1
    Talex
    Talex is offline
    Registered


    Has not set a "status"
     
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Location
    Washington, D.C.
    Posts
    3
    Dives
    100 - 199

    Nikonos SB-105 with Oly EPL1 and PT-EP03 housing?

    I was recently given a BNIB Nikonos SB-105 strobe. Is there anyway to jerry-rig this strobe to make it work with a housing such as the PT-EP03, which syncs the strobe optically via optical fiber? If not, I may have to put up the SB-105 for sale...

    Thanks!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. January 4th, 2012, 12:38 AM #2
    Larry C
    Larry C is offline
    Dive Con


    Has not set a "status"
     

    Larry C's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2005
    Location
    SF Bay Area
    Posts
    2,808
    Dives
    500 - 999
    Photos
    203
    You can probably use one of these Triggerfish remote slave trigger launched :: Wetpixel.com or a Heinrichs/Weikamp remote trigger, which I think you can get from Reef photo.
    Nikon D300 MDX-D300 and (2) Sea and Sea YS-110, L & M Sola 600. 60mm Nikkor micro AF-D, 10-17 Tokina, 35mm Nikkor f:2 AF-D, Std. flat port, NX fisheye port
    Oly SP-350/PT-030 Housing Heinrich/Weikamp ttl converter Homemade cheapo tray w/dual loc-line arms

    My Photobucket Album
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. January 4th, 2012, 06:50 PM #3
    Chuck Tribolet
    Chuck Tribolet is offline
    ScubaBoard Enthusiast


    It's the weekend? I'm diving.
     

    Chuck Tribolet's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2003
    Location
    Morgan Hill, CA USA
    Posts
    2,606
    Dives
    1,000 - 2,499
    Photos
    3
    The SB-105 has a built-in slave mode.


    Chuck
    Chuck Tribolet
    triblet@garlic.com
    http://www.almaden.ibm.com/cs/people/triblet

    Silicon Valley: STILL the best day job in the world.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. January 5th, 2012, 12:28 PM #4
    Larry C
    Larry C is offline
    Dive Con


    Has not set a "status"
     

    Larry C's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2005
    Location
    SF Bay Area
    Posts
    2,808
    Dives
    500 - 999
    Photos
    203
    Quote Originally Posted by Chuck Tribolet View Post
    The SB-105 has a built-in slave mode.


    Chuck
    Will it slave to a preflash with proper sync? I wasn't sure, that's why I suggested the remote triggers. It's also possible that the EPL-1 has a slave mode that kills the preflash. My SP-350's do.
    Nikon D300 MDX-D300 and (2) Sea and Sea YS-110, L & M Sola 600. 60mm Nikkor micro AF-D, 10-17 Tokina, 35mm Nikkor f:2 AF-D, Std. flat port, NX fisheye port
    Oly SP-350/PT-030 Housing Heinrich/Weikamp ttl converter Homemade cheapo tray w/dual loc-line arms

    My Photobucket Album
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. January 5th, 2012, 12:34 PM #5
    Larry C
    Larry C is offline
    Dive Con


    Has not set a "status"
     

    Larry C's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2005
    Location
    SF Bay Area
    Posts
    2,808
    Dives
    500 - 999
    Photos
    203
    Quote Originally Posted by Larry C View Post
    Will it slave to a preflash with proper sync? I wasn't sure, that's why I suggested the remote triggers. It's also possible that the EPL-1 has a slave mode that kills the preflash. My SP-350's do.
    After checking online, it appears it does have a single flash slave setting, with 1/2, 1/4, 1/16 & 1/64 available. This should allow slaving with the SB-105.
    Nikon D300 MDX-D300 and (2) Sea and Sea YS-110, L & M Sola 600. 60mm Nikkor micro AF-D, 10-17 Tokina, 35mm Nikkor f:2 AF-D, Std. flat port, NX fisheye port
    Oly SP-350/PT-030 Housing Heinrich/Weikamp ttl converter Homemade cheapo tray w/dual loc-line arms

    My Photobucket Album
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. January 6th, 2012, 12:42 AM #6
    Talex
    Talex is offline
    Registered


    Has not set a "status"
     
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Location
    Washington, D.C.
    Posts
    3
    Dives
    100 - 199
    Quote Originally Posted by Larry C View Post
    After checking online, it appears it does have a single flash slave setting, with 1/2, 1/4, 1/16 & 1/64 available. This should allow slaving with the SB-105.
    Thanks! I will test it to see if works.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. January 7th, 2012, 06:31 PM #7
    Chuck Tribolet
    Chuck Tribolet is offline
    ScubaBoard Enthusiast


    It's the weekend? I'm diving.
     

    Chuck Tribolet's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2003
    Location
    Morgan Hill, CA USA
    Posts
    2,606
    Dives
    1,000 - 2,499
    Photos
    3
    Quote Originally Posted by Larry C View Post
    After checking online, it appears it does have a single flash slave setting, with 1/2, 1/4, 1/16 & 1/64 available. This should allow slaving with the SB-105.
    The SB-105 has Full, 1/4, and 1/16 power. Adm. Linda has several SB-105s.
    Chuck Tribolet
    triblet@garlic.com
    http://www.almaden.ibm.com/cs/people/triblet

    Silicon Valley: STILL the best day job in the world.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Similar Threads

  1. Nikonos SB-105 with PT-EP03?
    By Talex in forum The Olympus Outlet
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: January 23rd, 2012, 03:51 AM
  2. Pictures with th EPL1 and the YZ1
    By deeper thoughts in forum The Olympus Outlet
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: September 20th, 2011, 04:58 PM
  3. For Sale Mint Oly C5050 and Ikelite TTL Housing
    By montyb in forum Classifieds: Photography
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: May 14th, 2010, 10:41 PM
  4. Need quick help with Oly SP350 and Inon D2000
    By cheryll1 in forum Strobes and Lighting
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: April 28th, 2008, 06:36 PM
  5. First pics with Pentax *istDS and UK-Germany Housing
    By froop in forum Underwater Photography
    Replies: 11
    Last Post: October 15th, 2006, 10:26 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules